The unveiling of a nationwide network of 122 music education hubs marks a “significant shift" in the way music education is delivered.
The hubs will cater for children aged five to 18 and are intended to bring together schools, professional music organisations, higher and further education and others to create “joined-up music education provision" for young people.
Last year, the government cut funding for music services from £82.5 million to £58 million with much of this funding allocated to the establishment of the area-wide music hubs.
The hubs will be in place from August in order to deliver activity from September and the plan means that the majority of children who learn instruments in school will do so through the hubs.
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